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THINK Fund at Pauahi Foundation Awards $194,000 in Scholarships to Hawaii Island Students
August 1st, 2016 Education & Outreach

Eleven outstanding students from Hawaii Island have been awarded scholarships totaling $194,000 by the THINK Fund at Pauahi Foundation. The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) launched THINK (The Hawaii Island New Knowledge) Fund in 2014 to better prepare Hawaii Island students to master STEM and to become the workforce for higher paying science and...

Thirty Students Named To Akamai Summer Internship Program
May 24th, 2016 Education & Outreach

The Akamai Workforce Initiative, a local program dedicated to advancing Hawai‘i college students into science and technology careers, has announced the latest class of students for its 2016 summer internship program. With lead funding from the Thirty Meter Telescope, the Akamai Internship Program provides community college students and undergraduates with summer projects at observatories and other high tech companies in Hawaii.

TMT Scientists Participating in Annual “Journey Through The Universe” To Discuss Science Fun In Classroom
March 2nd, 2016 Education & Outreach

TMT scientists and staff will team up again with others from the local astronomy industry in bringing science to Big Island students next week as part of the “Journey Through The Universe” educational initiative.

THINK Fund STEM Classroom Grants to Kona, Volcano, Laupahoehoe, Kau and Pahala Schools
December 11th, 2015 Education & Outreach

The Hawaii Island New Knowledge (THINK) Fund at Hawaii Community Foundation, established by TMT, continues to support teachers in Hawaii Island schools to boost STEM learning for their students. Since the classroom grants became available in November 2014, over $84,000 has been given for projects reaching 6,594 students at 25 schools island-wide.

TMT Responds to President Obama’s Announcement of the Kamaaina Observatory Experience at White House Astronomy Night
October 19th, 2015 Education & Outreach

“This is an extremely exciting time, with President Obama’s announcement underscoring the significance of Maunakea and Hawaii to astronomy. TMT is honored to be a part of Hawaii’s astronomy community, " - says Henry Yang, Chair of the TMT International Observatory.

Akamai Internship Program Announces Summer Internship Symposiums in Hilo, Waimea, Maui and Pasadena
July 30th, 2015 Education & Outreach

[From UC Akamai Workforce Initiative] - The Akamai Workforce Initiative’s Internship Program announces its Student Internship Symposiums in Hilo on Wednesday August 5 from 9 am to 11:30 am at the Institute for Astronomy Auditorium (640 North A‘ohoku Place), on Friday, August 7 at the Keck Observatory’s Hualalai Theater in Waimea and on Maui at the PDC Training Room on Monday, August 10 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii hosts third annual Pacific Astronomy and Engineering Summit
July 20th, 2015 Education & Outreach

Thirty-one students and teachers representing each of the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory partner countries gather in Hilo this weekend for an intensive five-day forum on astronomy and engineering.

TMT Partners Commit to Helping Hawaii's Youth Reach for the Stars
June 10th, 2015 Education & Outreach

“Today, it is with enthusiasm and excitement that we announce the intent of our partner universities to establish scholarships, summer internships, graduate program fellowships, and research assistantships in the areas of science and technology for Hawaii’s students," - says Henry Yang, Chair of the TMT International Observatory Board

China Student Wins Special TMT Award at 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
June 9th, 2015 Education & Outreach

As part of its commitment to invest in the next generation of scientists and engineers, the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project awarded a special grand prize at the recent 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF).

TMT Scientists Discuss Serious Science and Classroom Fun During Journey Through the Universe 2015
February 28th, 2015 Education & Outreach

TMT will participate again at this year's Journey Through The Universe's Family Science Day and Astronomy Educators in the Classroom.

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